Macau International Airport (MIA) reported a strong recovery in 2024, with passenger traffic surpassing 7.64 million, marking a 48 percent year-on-year increase from 2023.
This surge in passenger numbers represents a significant milestone, reaching levels not seen in recent years.
Flight movements also saw robust growth, totaling over 59,000 operations, a 41 percent increase compared to the previous year.
December proved to be a peak travel month due to the festive season, with 680,000 passengers and 5,280 flight movements recorded. This reflects an annual growth of 14 percent and 9.6 percent, respectively, compared to December 2023. During the Christmas holiday period (December 20th–25th), the airport handled an average of 22,000 passengers daily.
On December 22nd, 2024, passenger traffic peaked at 25,000, the highest single-day figure for the month.
Currently, MIA connects Macau to 41 destinations across mainland China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and Northeast Asia, serviced by 27 airlines.
In addition to passenger traffic, MIA’s cargo operations demonstrated substantial growth. The airport managed 108,000 tonnes of cargo in 2024, a 70 percent year-on-year increase.
To further strengthen Macau’s aviation logistics capabilities, the MIA Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal Project Implementation Ceremony took place in December 2024. The project is set to advance through its design and review phases, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025. The initiative aims to enhance Macau’s role in regional and global aviation logistics.
